1 oz 2022 John Wayne Silver Coin | Perth Mint

These coins were minted as a tribute to John Wayne aka "The Duke", one of the acclaimed masterminds of the Western genre of movies.

These silver coins are made from 9999 fine silver and feature a coloured photo-like figure of John Wayne riding a horse in his typical cowboy attire. The coin's background features the engraving of saguaros, which are cacti typically found in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. The actor's initials "JW" (also his official logo) in a western-style font are engraved beside the actor's figure along with the inspiring words "Tomorrow Hopes We Have Learned Something From Yesterday" arched on around the edge of these beautiful silver pieces.

Highlights

• Ships individually in a themed package
• Consisting of 1 oz 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank Broadley, surrounded by the inscription "Queen Elizabeth II", the coin's legal tender value, the country and year of the issue along with metal type, weight, and purity
• Reverse: Features the depiction of John Wayne on a horse ahead of a background consisting of tree-like saguaros cacti, his official logo and the words "TOMORROW HOPES WE HAVE LEARNED SOMETHING FROM YESTERDAY"

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint’s 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970.